Xizang 60 Years On: A look inside the most popular post office in Lhasa

August 22, 2025Source: CGTN

In the city of Lhasa, a post office named "Heavenly Xizang" has become an attraction for tourists from near and far. It's also a window for people to understand Xizang. CGTN reporter Zheng Yibing visited it and filed this report on the commemorative stamps for the 60th founding anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region, as well as postcards with good wishes.

ZHENG YIBING Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region "This is a set of three commemorative stamps for the 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region. I am really impressed by its designs."

A clerk in this post office "Heavenly Xizang" explained the designs.

LHAZENG QUDREN Clerk "Heavenly Xizang" Post Office in Lhasa "The first stamp is named 'United to Pursue Dreams.' It mainly features the symbol of the 60th anniversary and showcases the amity among all ethnic groups in our autonomous region."

She introduced the second, the "Enchanting Snowland." With Mount Qomolangma and protected ecological systems, the stamp depicts preservation efforts in the region.

And the third, "Blissful Plateau" has elements like a museum, local dwellings, high-speed rails and water conservancy facilities, presenting a vibrant panorama of prosperity now in Xizang.

The first batch of stamps was sold out soon after release last Friday. We have to wait a few days to buy them, but there are other interesting things.

LHAZENG QUDREN Clerk "Heavenly Xizang" Post Office in Lhasa "This area is one of the most popular and the busiest here with about 200 different types of postcards. Most of them feature the unique scenic spots and buildings in Xizang."

The unique chance on the plateau attracts people from near and far to write down their innermost thoughts, feelings and good wishes to friends, relatives, or even to themselves in the future.

ZENG XIN Tourist "I write the good wishes to myself on the postcard. This is the very first time I come to Xizang."

WANG XINPIN Tourist "My close friend is going married. I send my blessings to her. It's really meaningful."

WANG CHENYU Tourist "I came a long way here. I want to send postcards from the Potala Palace to all my best friends."

ZHAO ZHIHAO Tourist "I just graduated and came here with my classmates. I write a letter to myself three years from now, also hoping to achieve further academic excellence. I am lucky and happy to travel to Xizang at its 60th founding anniversary."

These people really touched me. And inspired me to write down my own good wishes.

ZHENG YIBING Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region "This is a letter for the future. And it has my best wishes for everyone and this world."

Zheng Yibing, CGTN, in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.